Certification Specialist - job 1 of 2

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Certification Specialist.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and determine compliance of applications against organic standards, issuing reports and collaborating on certification approval processes
• Review findings and non-compliances with clients, providing technical support and clarifying regulatory requirements
• Maintain record-keeping systems and conduct reviews and desk audits as assigned

Required Qualifications, Training, and Education

• Expertise in organic production or handling techniques, including knowledge of USDA organic standards
• Experience in certification review and compliance evaluation for relevant operations
• Initial basic training on policies, forms, and web-systems, with ongoing training requirements
• Continuous maintenance of knowledge in USDA organic standards and compliance processes
• Completion of specified training hours based on experience in certification review